Chemistry GCSE
Reactions of hydrocarbons
What Reactions of hydrocarbons means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Reactions of hydrocarbons
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During combustion, the carbon and hydrogen in the fuels are oxidised, which is why complete combustion needs plenty of oxygen.
Topics that use Reactions of hydrocarbons
- Properties of hydrocarbons (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Choosing fuels for particular uses
- Combustion products
- Complete and incomplete combustion
- Energy transfer
- Exothermic reactions
- Intermolecular forces
- Oxidation
- Systematic balancing strategy
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